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Reem Abulleil

Reem Abulleil

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Reem Abulleil is an Egyptian multimedia journalist and editor with over 14 years of experience covering sport both regionally and internationally. She travels the world covering tennis, F1 and the NBA, while also focusing on Arab athletes across a wide range of sports. Her columns and exclusive interviews provide insight into the happenings on the tennis circuit and shed light on important issues related to sport in the MENA region. Reem is also the host and producer of The National’s Abtal podcast, a series dedicated to Arab athletes and their journeys towards the Paris Olympics.
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Coco Gauff holds the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen trophy after winning the 2025 French Open. Gauff is among a group of leading players unhappy with the 2026 Roland Garros prize money. Getty Images
WTA and ATP stars take aim at Grand Slams over 'lack of progress' on pay issues

Players group issues joint statement expressing frustration at recently-announced Roland Garros prize money and lack of response to key demands made one year ago

TennisMay 04, 2026
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the PIF, has no intention of ditching its plans to hold a new Masters 1000 tournament in the Kingdom starting 2028. AFP
Saudi Arabia committed to new ATP tennis event as investments scaled back

News comes after PIF pulled funding for LIV Golf at end of 2026 and WTA Finals set to leave Kingdom after this year

TennisMay 01, 2026
Andrey Rublev in action against Arthur Fils during Sunday's final of the Barcelona Open with the logo of a betting company visible in the background. Getty Images
Play02:13
Tennis goes all in on gambling sponsorship but players bear brunt of online hate

As tours and tournaments rush to sign lucrative sponsorship deals with betting companies, disgruntled punters target athletes with shocking levels of vitriol on social media

TennisApril 24, 2026
Mohamed Salah was an unused substitute during Liverpool's 2-0 Champions League defeat to PSG on Wednesday. PA
Salah's Liverpool exit: Slot blamed in Egypt, fans hope he picks Europe over SPL

Egyptian football figures and pundits have their say as speculation mounts over legendary forward's next move

FootballApril 09, 2026
Jannik Sinner is looking to become the first man since Novak Djokovic in 2015 to win the opening three Masters 1000 tournaments of the season. Reuters
Sinner’s winning streak puts Alcaraz’s No 1 spot under threat

Aryna Sabalenka looks to extend her dominance and Iga Swiatek seeks a reset

TennisApril 06, 2026
Former player Fatma Al Nabhani of Oman, centre, was one of the beneficiaries of the WTA Coaches Program. Photo: Jimmie48/WTA
Play01:15
WTA initiative aims to reshape coaching landscape for Arab women

Coach Inclusion Programme invited five candidates to shadow mentors, including Ons Jabeur's coach Issam Jellali

TennisMarch 31, 2026
Yui Kamiji is a Wimbledon title away from claiming the Golden Slam. Picture supplied
Kamiji eyes Wimbledon glory on her mission to spread joy of wheelchair tennis

World No 1 can complete Golden Slam with victory in London in 2026

TennisMarch 20, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz, left, and Jannik Sinner have dominated men's tennis for a few seasons. Getty Images / AFP
'A puzzle few can solve': Rivals seek answers to dominance of Alcaraz and Sinner

Dubbed 'Sincaraz', the pair have won nine of the 14 big events scheduled in each of the last two seasons

TennisMarch 18, 2026
Morocco's double Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali. Photo credit: On
ExclusiveMoroccan Olympic hero El Bakkali: 'My number one goal is to break world record'

Champion runner wants to reach new heights in 3,000m steeplechase and welcomes emergence of new challengers

SportMarch 16, 2026
Russia's Daniil Medvedev, left, won the men's Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. AFP
InterviewDubai caps successful Middle East swing but Saudi Masters poses fresh challenges

DDF tournament director Salah Tahlak says cramped calendar makes it tough to attract top players

TennisMarch 03, 2026
Tennis - Dubai Championships - Dubai Tennis Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - March 1, 2025 Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrates after winning his final match against Canada's Felix Auger Aliassime REUTERS / Amr Alfiky TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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ExclusiveTsitsipas eager to turn page after injury and coaching 'anxiety' led to slide

Former world No 3 happy to be back with old team and positive about 2026 after difficult stints working with Ivanisevic and Philippoussis

TennisFebruary 24, 2026
Benjamin Hassan was beaten 7-5, 6-3 by Stan Wawrinka at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. EPA
Hassan on meeting hero Federer in Dubai: 'I'll never wash my hand again'

Lebanese player loses to Stan Wawrinka in opening match but receives ultimate consolation prize

TennisFebruary 23, 2026
British tennis player Jack Draper speaks to The National at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Photo: Supplied
Play01:06
InterviewDraper on his Dubai debut, playing without pain and 'true greatness' of Djokovic

British star to make comeback from injury in UAE as he seeks to recapture form that elevated him to world No 4 last year

TennisFebruary 23, 2026
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships has seen a number of withdrawals. Reuters
Pegula to chair council to address WTA Tour calendar issues

Move comes as Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships witnesses 13 withdrawals and retirements since Friday

TennisFebruary 17, 2026
Mirra Andreeva won her first WTA 1000 title in Dubai in 2025. Getty Images
Play01:41
InterviewMirra Andreeva enjoys Dubai spotlight but happy to play long game

Defending champion embraces pressure as she returns to scene of epic 2025 winning run and, while still just 18, is able to reflect on her incredible rise

TennisFebruary 17, 2026
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